Louisiana Weekend Getaways: Fairfield Place

[Fairfield Place]

Set in a historic building built in circa 1870, Fairfield Place is a historic bed and breakfast in Shreveport that offers a traditional Louisiana retreat. Surrounded by an oasis of lush landscaped gardens and grounds, the charming inn features seven beautifully appointed guest rooms with contemporary décor and antique furnishings, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. A hearty home cooked breakfast is served in the elegant dining room every morning, and bed and breakfast is within walking distance of several local restaurants, shops and downtown nightlife of Shreveport.

The Governor’s Room is located on the first floor and features a plush European (hypo-allergenic) king-size pillow-top feather bed dressed in luxury linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with shower/bath combination, plush towel and bathrobes, and organic bath products.

The Bradbury Room can be found on the second floor of the inn and features a plush European (hypo-allergenic) king-size pillow-top feather bed dressed in luxury linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with an antique claw foot bathtub with shower, plush towels and bathrobes, and organic bath products.

The Burgandy Room is also on the second floor and has a queen-size pillow-top feather bed dressed in luxury linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a two-person spa tub, plush towels and bathrobes, and organic bath products. The room also has a fireplace and lovely views over the courtyard.

Located on the second floor, the Thornhill Room boasts original hardwood floors and a fireplace, along with a plush European (hypo-allergenic) king-size pillow-top feather bed dressed in luxury linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows. An en-suite bathroom boasts a shower/bath combination, plush towels and bathrobes, and organic bath products.

Bright and cheery, La Villian Suite is a second-floor room with a plush European (hypo-allergenic) king-size pillow-top feather bed dressed in luxury linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with shower, luxurious towels and bathrobes, and organic bath products.

The Rebecca and Bryan Rooms are quaint and tranquil rooms upstairs with separate entrances and feature wrought iron queen-size beds dressed in luxury linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with an antique claw foot bathtubs with showers, plush towels and bathrobes, and organic bath products.

Dining

A hearty, continental breakfast is served every morning in the dining room and includes freshly baked bread, baked croissants or biscuits, seasonal fruit, hot and cold cereals, French toast, egg dishes, bacon or sausages and freshly brewed coffee and tea.

Amenities and Recreation

A hearty home cooked breakfast is served in the elegant dining room every morning, and the bed and breakfast is within walking distance of several local restaurants, shops and downtown nightlife of Shreveport.

Weddings & Events

Fairfield Place is available for weddings and special events of various sizes and includes the use of the Inn’s romantic accommodations, the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, and the elegant dining room. Exclusive guest services include catering and culinary services, customized wedding cakes, flowers for the tables, bouquets for brides and attendants, boutonnieres for grooms, and professional event management services.

Local Attractions

Resting on the banks of the raging Red River, the city of Shreveport offers a variety of things to see and do from arts and cultural activities to outdoor and recreational adventures. Appealing attractions worth visiting include the Sci-Port Discovery Center, which is home to an IMAX dome and array of hands-on science exhibits, the Spring Street Historical Museum, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery, and several riverboat casinos. There is also the Call to Action Mural, the American Rose Center, Betty Virginia Park, Air U Trampoline Park, the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Regional Visitor Center, the Elvis Presley Statue, and the Barksdale Global Power Museum.